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Introduction

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Kids can make a mess wherever they go, in seconds. Celebrate their carefree attitude by dressing them as what you sometimes think they are.

Step 1

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Cut Fabric Pieces

Use the template to cut the fabric for the body.

Step 2

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Place Pieces and Pin

Place the back pieces on top of the front piece, wrong sides together. The back pieces should overlap in the middle.

Step 3

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Sew Pieces Together

Sew 1/2” side seams and shoulder seams.

Step 4

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Try It On and Add Hook-and-Eye Closures

Try the body on your wearer and mark where to put the hook-and-eye fasteners on the back of the costume. We used three 2” pieces. When set, sew on the fasteners.

Step 5

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Tape Back of China Pieces and Add Fastners

Place a piece of painter’s tape on the back of each piece of china; trim it to fit the circle base. Then place a hook (scratchy) piece of Velcro Sticky Back fastener on top of the painter’s tape. (The tape will allow you to easily remove the fasteners so you can re-use the tea set after Halloween.)

Step 6

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Place Dishes on Body

Place the body front-side face up on a table and lay out where to put the china pieces. Be sure to place them so the wearer will not sit on them or knock into them with their arms.